Professional Turf Account Manager - Arizona

<span class="jobdescription"><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 12.0pt;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#4d4d4d"><strong><span style="color:black">DLF North America</span></strong><span style="color:black"> is currently recruiting for a Professional Turf Account Manager in <strong>Arizona</strong>. This is a remote position, and the successful applicant must live within this territory.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 12.0pt;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#4d4d4d"><strong><span style="color:black">DLF Group</span></strong><span style="color:black"> is the world leader in the development and sale of high-quality grass seeds for the agricultural forage and (professional) lawn markets. By continuously developing new innovative varieties and products, and with a strong focus on quality and reliability, DLF Group offers demonstrable value to the business of their customers and other relationships.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#4d4d4d"><span style="color:windowtext">DLF North America SBU, is one of our four Strategic Business Units. DLF employees are characterized by a high level of competency, passion, and commitment. I</span><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:windowtext">n everything we do we act with respect, trust and integrity. </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 12.0pt;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#4d4d4d"><span style="color:black">Come grow with DLF!</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 12.0pt;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#4d4d4d"><span style="color:black">Check us out www.dlf.com (Global) & www.us.dlf.com (USA) & www.ca.dlf.com (CA) & </span><span style="color:black">visit our careers page at https://</span><a href="https://careers.dlf.com/"><span style="color:black">careers.dlf.com</span></a><span style="color:black">.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 12.0pt;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#4d4d4d"><strong><span style="color:black">About the job </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#4d4d4d"><span style="color:black;background-color:white">The Professional Turf Account Manager strives to develop and maintain strong business relationships with current and potential customers through sales calls, face to face meetings and associated travel throughout the United States. The Professional Turf Manager is strongly motivated with a positive attitude. This position works directly with customers, providing a high level of service and product information. Participation in trade shows and other related activities in a professional manner will be part of the job, while striving to make new relationships with potential customers. The position requires collaboration in developing a sales and marketing program that includes advertising, promotions, new initiatives and sales calls in a professional manner. The Professional Turf Specialist is a driven, reliable, honest, friendly individual who will be an asset to our company and sales team. Collaboration with others and ability to provide input for continuous improvement is key.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 12.0pt;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#4d4d4d"><strong><span style="color:windowtext"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 12.0pt;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#4d4d4d"><strong><span style="color:black">Job Responsibilities:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="color:windowtext;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Maintain relationships with existing customers/key accounts through regular visits across the United States.</li> <li style="color:windowtext;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Visit potential new customers to promote products.</li> <li style="color:windowtext;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Develop brand marketing programs for individual customers.</li> <li style="color:windowtext;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Staff trade exhibitions and customer field days as needed.</li> <li style="color:windowtext;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Assist in implementation of company marketing plans including the strategic plan.</li> <li style="color:windowtext;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Participate with sales management and grower services staff to develop shipping requirements for seasonal demands.</li> <li style="color:windowtext;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Develop sales budgets each year, and update with new forecast numbers as needed with the sales manager.</li> <li style="color:windowtext;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Coordinate with our R&D and Product Management departments to plan for future varieties specific to customer needs.</li> <li style="color:windowtext;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Participate in development of new product needs and understand future customer needs (program or standard).</li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 12.0pt;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#4d4d4d"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 12.0pt;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#4d4d4d"><strong><span style="color:black">Qualifications:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 2.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#4d4d4d"><span style="color:windowtext">Associates Degree or higher.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 2.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#4d4d4d"><span style="color:windowtext">Knowledge and experience in the seed industry or allied industries.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 2.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#4d4d4d"><span style="color:windowtext">3+ years of similar experience in increasingly responsible roles.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 2.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#4d4d4d"><span style="color:windowtext">Excellent verbal, written, listening and interpersonal communication skills.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 2.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#4d4d4d"><span style="color:windowtext">Strong organizational, multi-tasking, prioritization skills and follow-up skills with attention to detail.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 2.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#4d4d4d"><span style="color:windowtext">Proven ability to achieve sales  targets.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 2.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#4d4d4d"><span style="color:windowtext">Personal, positive, yet competitive personality.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 2.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#4d4d4d"><span style="color:windowtext">Self-directed, performance-driven personality, with a team player mentality.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 2.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#4d4d4d"><span style="color:windowtext">Willingness to travel as needed ( 30- 40%)</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 2.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#4d4d4d"><span style="color:windowtext">Comfort with new software and technology.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 2.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#4d4d4d"><span style="color:windowtext">Proficiency with Microsoft Office.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#4d4d4d"><strong><span style="color:windowtext"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#4d4d4d"><strong><span style="color:windowtext">Preferred:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="color:windowtext;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;line-height:115%;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Bachelors Degree or higher.</li> <li style="color:windowtext;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;line-height:115%;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Agronomy or Turfgrass Management degree</li> <li style="color:windowtext;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;line-height:115%;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">5+ years of quality green industry sales experience.</li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 12.0pt;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#4d4d4d"><span style="color:black"><br></span><strong><span style="color:black">Compensation and Benefits:  </span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#4d4d4d"><span style="color:windowtext">DLF USA Inc. offers a compensation plan that includes a base salary, benefits that include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, bonus available, retirement savings plan with company contribution, paid holidays, vacation, and personal days. Compensation will be based on experience.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#4d4d4d"><strong><span style="color:windowtext">Why work for DLF?</span></strong><span style="color:windowtext"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#4d4d4d"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#4d4d4d"><span style="color:windowtext">We do good things! Turf grass is more than just a pretty sight – it helps fight climate change by trapping carbon and preventing soil erosion, making it a vital ally in preserving the environment. Grass acts as a natural filter, purifying water and improving air quality.  Perennial forage grass and legume crops also provide essential habitats for diverse wildlife, showcasing the crucial role of supporting biodiversity and sustaining ecosystems. Grass, alfalfa and clover feed animals and produce oxygen. Just a few reasons.... and many more! Check us out!</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#4d4d4d"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#4d4d4d"><span style="color:black">Ready to make an impact? We invite you to come and grow with us! </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#4d4d4d"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 12.0pt;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#4d4d4d"><span style="color:black">If you meet the above qualifications and are interested in joining our DLF team, please apply to the role on our careers page. </span><a href="https://careers.dlf.com"><span style="color:black">https://careers.dlf.com</span></a><span style="color:black">. Please upload your resume and a cover letter highlighting your talent and why you fit this role.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 12.0pt;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#4d4d4d"><span style="color:black">We thank all applicants who apply for this position but advise only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 12.0pt;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#4d4d4d"><span style="color:black">DLF USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities will be provided upon request during the recruitment, assessment, selection, and placement process. Alternate format available upon request.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#4d4d4d"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#4d4d4d"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-weight:normal"> </span></strong></p> </span>

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